Malware is a pretty big issue nowadays. Hundreds of thousands of devices are being infected daily, worldwide and those numbers are only increasing with each passing day.

We get malware when we are browsing the internet, clicking on links that we don't really know about, where they are from and what type of damage they might cause us. I think it large part we are so absorbed by how connected the internet makes us feel - it can get instant gratification by clicking on a link to a story that sounds or looks funny, or by clicking on an ad for that new pair of shoes or jewelry you always wanted. We fail to actively and consciously protect ourselves from the dangers that the internet houses. For someone like myself, I am reasonably equipped both with my equipment and software and my mind to protect myself against malware and phishing attacks, although I am by no mean immune. For the average joe, however, who might not fully understand the potential risk, or perhaps they are fully aware but don't really know who to go about protecting themselves, there are simply tools out there that can help.

One that comes to mind this morning is Comodo IceDragon. Comodo IceDragon, aside from having a pretty awesome name, is a web browser that actively helps protect you from malware and phishing scams. Comodo IceDragon has malware scanning in the browser with SiteInspector and it runs through the companies secure DNS service, which is helpful because it means the web browser has access to a constantly updated list of unsafe sites and links. The web browser also hosts a number of easy to use features for things like social media and it is very user friendly. The browser it also free. Visit their website to learn more about Comodo IceDragon https://icedragon.comodo.com/. If you are concerned about malware and your web browsing I highly recommend this web browser.